Mon Dec 30 20:12:18 UTC 2024: ## BCCI Official Slams Umpire’s Decision in Jaiswal Dismissal; Debate Erupts Over Use of Technology in Cricket

**Melbourne, Australia** – A controversial decision during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia has sparked a heated debate over the use of technology in cricket. BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla strongly criticized third umpire Saikat Sharfuddoula for ruling out Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was on 84 at the time, for a caught behind. Shukla, along with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, argued that the decision, based on visual evidence of deflection despite a lack of conclusive evidence from Snicko, was incorrect.

The incident occurred when Australian captain Pat Cummins bowled a short ball, and wicketkeeper Alex Carey took a tumbling catch. Although the on-field umpire initially ruled not out, the DRS overturned the decision. Sharfuddoula cited visual deflection as the reason for the dismissal, despite the absence of a spike on the Snicko technology.

Shukla tweeted, “Yashasvi Jaiswal was clearly not out. Third umpire should have taken note of what technology was suggesting. While overruling the field umpire, the third umpire should have solid reasons.” Gavaskar echoed these sentiments, stating on Star Sports, “The deflection can be an optical illusion. Why have you kept technology? If there is technology, one should use it. You can not make a decision based on what you see and ignore the technology.”

However, former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel defended the decision, stating that the clear visual deflection provided sufficient evidence for the dismissal, even without conclusive Snicko evidence. He explained the hierarchy of evidence within the DRS system, prioritizing clear visual evidence.

This incident follows a similar controversy in the Perth Test, where KL Rahul’s dismissal was also debated due to the third umpire’s reliance on visual evidence over a clear view from technology. The conflicting opinions highlight the ongoing challenges of interpreting technological evidence and maintaining consistency in umpiring decisions within the DRS system. Australia won the match by 184 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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